# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S128
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128 RESOLUTIONS

Resolved, That these overtures, seeking the estab-
lishment of a special Bible and missionary training
center, be referred to the Board for Higher Education
for further evaluation and study.

Action: Referred to the Board for Higher Education
for action (16).

To Decline Required Annual Seminary
Self-Evaluation
RESOLUTION 6-29
Overture 6-89U (URO, p. 63)

Wuereas, Self-evaluation is the order of the day
and is done on a continuous basis at both seminaries
and indeed also at our colleges; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline this overture,

Action: Referred to the Board for Higher Education
for action (16).

To Hire Instructors from Minority Groups
RESOLUTION 6-30

Overture 6-90U (URO, p. 63)

Wuereas, Our church serves people of a great va-
riety of racial backgrounds; and

Wuereas, The synodical Handbook contains no racial
restrictions with reference to the faculty personnel;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the synodical schools be encouraged
to continue to consider competent instructors from
minority groups whenever the staffing needs of the
institutions call for instructional services in the field of
the professional competence of such instructors.

Action: Adopted (16).

To Refer Lay Higher Education Report
RESOLUTION 6-31

Report 6-97U (URO, pp. 65—67)
Wuereas, The important area of lay higher educa-
tion is the object of growing interest in the Synod; and
Whereas, The detailed report given in this overture
merits further thought and study; therefore be it

Resolved, That the report and its recommendations
be referred to the Board for Higher Education for
evaluation; and be it also

Resolved, That this committee be dismissed with the
sincere thanks of the Synod.

Action: Adopted (16).

To Continue Professional Education
Programs in Extension Centers
RESOLUTION 6-32

Overture 6-99U (URO, p. 70)

Wuenreas, The in-service training of our pastors and
teachers is essential to their professional growth, espe-
cially in these rapidly changing times; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend both seminaries for the
programs of continuing education which they have of-
fered, and heartily encourage the continuation of such
courses and seminars.

Action: Referred to the Board for Higher Education
for action (16).

To Encourage Recruitment of Professional
Church Workers
RESOLUTION 6-33

Overtures 6-102U (URO, p.71)

Whereas, It is true that the fields are white and the
laborers are few; and

Wuereas, The joy of serving the Lord in full-time
church work should constantly be emphasized to our
young people; therefore be it

Resolved, That recruitment be laid upon the hearts
of all pastors, teachers, people, and faculties; and be it
further

Resolved, That we commend those synodical schools
which already have vigorous recruitment programs; and
be it finally

Resolved, That we encourage every synodical school
to have among its personnel at least one person who
shall give special attention to a continuous recruitment
program. Canutd . 10/o-Jeq

Action: Referred to the Council of Presidents for
Action (16),

To Encourage Congregations in Their
Support of Valparaiso University
RESOLUTION 6-34

Overture 6-68 (CW, p. 331)

Wuereas, Valparaiso University is the only univer-
sity within The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod;
and

Wuereas, This school suffers the financial problems
of all private schools; and

- WHEREAS, Valparaiso University has the aim of sup-

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